Driver Operator –X46

Job Title: DRIVER OPERATOR (EARTHMOVING AND NON-EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT) (46 POSTS)

CENTRE:

LADYSMITH (04 POSTS)

• COST CENTRE, NEWCASTLE (04 POSTS)
• (REF. NO. DOT 99/2023)

PIETERMARITZBURG (42 POSTS)

• Cost Centre, Ixopo (19 POSTS) >>(REF. NO. DOT 100/2023)
• Cost Centre, Pietermaritzburg (23 POSTS)>>(REF. NO. DOT 101/2023)

SALARY: R 147 036 PER ANNUM (SALARY LEVEL 03)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 certificate (NOF Level 2); plus
• Driver’s Licence Code EC with PrOP and Operating Certificate/Departmental Competency Pink card for specialized equipment, plus
• Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Communication skills

Ability to read and write.

Good eyesight

Teamwork

Skills in the operation of the equipment

Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation ofvehicles.

Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1:

Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

• Operating specialized equipment.
• Load and offload goods/equipment. • Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects.
• Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries. • Application of safety and precautionary measures.
• Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment.
• Grading of gravel roads and re-raveling/shoulder maintenance.

2:

Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

• Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water).
• Inspection of the vehicle/equipment and report defects.
• Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.

FOR ENQUIRIES: Ms T Sithole

CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2023 (@16h00)

Tel. No.: 033-355 0543

APPLICATIONS:

Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Department of Transport, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Applications may alternatively be hand delivered to the office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 in the vacancy box provided. For the personal attention of Mr B Hornsby